Holland America Line expands single barrel whiskey programme
Holland America Line is expanding its single barrel whiskey programme to include nine selections starting…
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Disney Destiny touches water at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg
The Disney Destiny touched the water for the first time at Meyer Werft shipyard in…
Riviera Travel updates trade on two new ultra-premium ships to debut in 2025
Riviera Travel has updated then trade on the two new ultra-premium ships will debut this…
Avalon Waterways launches inaugural cruises in Bordeaux
Avalon Waterways has launched its inaugural cruises in Bordeaux with the introduction of the Bonjour…
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrate delivery of MSC World America
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrated the delivery of the MSC World America and…
Keel laid for Seven Seas Prestige at ceremony in Venice
The keel-laying ceremony for the Seven Seas Prestige has taken place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announces busiest ever sales day after launch of 2025-2026 winter programme
Geoff Ridgeon, head of Sales at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines experienced…
TUI subsidiary Marella Cruises to acquire two new ships to refresh ageing fleet
Chris Hackney Director Marella Cruises TUI subsidiary Marella Cruises is planning to acquire two new…
The other Belfast (in Maine) votes to ban cruise ships after nine calls in 2024
Eric Sanders Mayor of Belfast Maine Belfast, Maine, has voted unanimously to prohibit cruise ships…
SS Emilie & three Mystery Cruises to lead Uniworld’s 50th anniversary celebrations n 2026
Ellen Bettridge CEO of Uniworld Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will celebrate its 50th anniversary in…
Norwegian Aqua arrives in Lisbon to take first guests on board
The new Norwegian Aqua has arrived in Lisbon, hosting its first guests after delivery from…
Avalon reveals schedule to refurbish river cruise fleet
Avalon Waterways will refresh its fleet of Suite Ships, including Avalon Alegria, Avalon View, and…
Record yields, record bookings, higher prices all reported by Carnival cruise group
Josh Weinstein CEO of Carnival Carnival Corporation reported advanced booking levels for 2026 sailings reached…
Florida real estate developer starts residential cruises onboard former Regent Seven Seas Navigator
Crescent Seas Navigator Crescent Seas plans to launch a luxury residential cruising product onboard the…
MSC Virtuosa offers Dirty Dancing in concert entertainment option
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Virtuosa will offer the live-to-film concert Dirty Dancing:…
Ferry and maritime industries convene for seafarers’ conference in Limerick
Aodán Mac Donnacha, Skipper with Aran Island Ferries The NMCI Seafarers’ Conference drew delegates and…
Viking takes delivery of latest rivercruise vessel Viking Nerthus
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus from Meyer’s…
Viking to dedicate four river cruise vessels in Europe to Chinese market in 2025
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Viking will dedicate four river vessels in Europe to the…
Norwegian Luna floats out in Italy ahead of delivery in April 2026
default Fincantier has completed its first float out, of Norwegian Luna ahead of its delivery…
Celestyal latest cruise line to cancel calls to Santorini
Chris Theophilides CEO of Celestyal Cruises Celestyal Cruises has cancelled calls to Santorini in March…
Clydebuilt reveals plans for 724-passenger residential cruise ship
Clydebuillt director Tommy McGinn Clydebuilt plans to launch the Dark Island, a residential cruise ship,…
‘Curiosity cruising’ – Silversea reveals new brand positioning
Bert Hernandez President of Silversea Silversea has announced its new brand positioning, “To Finding More,”…
Virgin Voyages reveals entertainment lineup for Brilliant Lady ahead of launch
Virgin Voyages is introducing an enhanced entertainment lineup for the Brilliant Lady, which is set…
Fincantieri delivers Norwegian Aqua to NCL ahead of next month’s launch
Norwegian Aqua Fincantieri has successfully delivered the Norwegian Aqua to NCL ahead of next month’s…
Bid to end Canadian cruise stops for ships travelling from Seattle to Alaska
Alaska’s U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan announced plans to suspend the law requiring cruise ships to…
Asuka III begins sea trials in the North Sea
The Asuka III, an LNG-powered vessel built for NYK Group’s Asuka Cruise brand by Meyer…
Viking cruise line does not have a private island ‘where people go to get fleeced’ – CEO Torstein Hagen
Torstein Hagen of Viking cruises Torstein Hagen, CEO of Viking, asserted the company’s strong brand…
Lindblad put former Celebrity Xpedition into service on Galapagos
The National Geographic Gemini has begun service with Lindblad-National Geographic Expeditions in the Galapagos, following…
Viking cruises reports revenue grew 13.4pc – 88pc booked for 2025
Leah Talactac President of Viking Cruises Viking Holdings reported total revenue of $5,333.9m for the…
MSC Splendida to return to the Mediterranean during summer 2025
The MSC Splendida is to return to the Mediterranean during summer 2025, focusing on Western…
HERE are SEVEN key takeaways from the CLIA river cruise conference in Budapest
Andy harmer speaking at the river cruise conference 2025 in Budapest. Here are seven key…
IAG plans €200m investment in customer-facing partners
Luis Gallego CEO of IAG IAG plans a €200m investment over five years in partner…
Quantum of the Seas return to Brisbane delayed by Tropical Cyclone Alfred
More cruise cancellations had preceded the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Alfred on the Australian coast.…
Welsh and Irish ministers meet in Dublin over sea connectivity
Ken Skates and Sean Canney The Welsh transport minister Seán Canney and Irish junior transport…
TUI Cruises announces first adults-only cruise across Indian Ocean
Wybcke Meier of TUI cruise TUI Cruises will launch its first adults-only cruise, the “Adults…
Riviera Travel announces two new cruises for the Irish market
Phil Hullah CEO of Riviera Travel Riviera Travel announces two new cruises, the Danube Discovery…
Viking cruise line reveals details of new Viking Astrea for delivery in June 2027
Viking has announced its new vessel, Viking Astrea, scheduled for delivery in June 2027, marking…
MSC Cruises to operate seven ships in four USA homeports for winter 2026-27
Gianni Onorato CEO of MSC Cruises MSC Cruises has begun sales for its winter 2026-27…
Mayor of Nice rethinks ban on cruise ships
Christian Estrosi Mayor of Nice.jpg Christian Estrosi, the Mayor of Nice, is reconsidering a plan…
Casimir Lindholm appointed CEO of Meyer Turku
Casimir Lindholm has been appointed as the new CEO of Meyer Turku, set to commence…